Step inside STATUS HAYMARKET (MyStatusLuxHaymarket.com) and you’ll feel it: Peace, Love N Luxury. That’s the soul of the boutique—and it all starts with Cassie Smidt, the inspiring founder and style powerhouse behind it all. STATUS HAYMARKET, a boutique located in the heart of Lincoln’s Historic Haymarket district is certainly not your average boutique, it is a destination! Sustainable luxury is the main focus for owner Cassie Smidt, offering a curated selection of luxury handbags, jewelry, and standout clothing pieces.
To hear Cassie speak about the history of the bags and the iconic fashion houses, like Chanel, Hermes, Yves Saint Laurent, Louis Vuitton, Gucci that they’ve come out of is to fully understand her and her passion. Its more than a handbag she says, ‘it’s a piece of fashion history” and if you want to learn how to invest wisely in handbags she is certainly the one who can show you how to do that.
Cassie’s vision is quite simple but powerful: “to bring affordable luxury handbags to the hardworking women of Lincoln and to help you to see yourself the way she sees each person who walks through that door”. With her signature blend of positivity and edge, Cassie brings a refreshing energy to the world of luxury fashion. Through personal styling sessions, events, and one-on-one connections, she makes every guest feel like part of the STATUS family.
The clothing line at STATUS provides unique, wardrobe-staple pieces at a reasonable price, with an intentional focus on individuality. Each clothing item is produced in limited quantities, just eight pieces per style, so customers can confidently wear standout items that aren’t widely replicated. The boutique blends luxury with accessibility, offering fashion that is intentional, impactful and affordable
Her vision for women is clear: to help us all remember that we are worthy and do not need to be the last priority on the “list” of things to be done. She wants women of the Midwest to know that they are seen and it’s good to be seen, that we do not need to hide in the background and allow everyone else to get noticed and cared for first. Dress for yourself. Show up for yourself. Live for yourself. Don’t shape your life around the expectations of others.
Whether you’re shopping for your next dream bag, a standout clothing piece, or just stopping in for a boost of good vibes, STATUS HAYMARKET is your go-to destination for style that speaks—Peace, Love N Luxury.